Every DMPS middle and high school is enrolling rising 6th and 9th grade students for Jumpstart – a transitional program for students to become acclimated to their new building, staff, and peers. In addition to receiving a mini …

In April, Des Moines Public Schools students in grades 3-11 will be taking the Iowa State Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). This assessment is required by the Iowa Department of Education. North High School Students in grades 9, …

We wanted to share some exciting highlights about the girls track meet in Ames yesterday, March 9th. Considering the treacherous ride there on the bus, due to inclement weather,  the sun of excitement was shining all over the …

DMPS is searching for the next principal of North High School. More than 1,400 students attend North, and they are a diverse population: nearly 80% of enrollment are students of color and almost one out of four students …

North High School celebrated several students on Wednesday, February 1st, with an “Excellence” Awards Ceremony!  Seniors that have gone above and beyond were celebrated along with students that have improved their grade point average.  Those that have 100% …